Parenting Tips

• Trent University study says Peterborough parents ‘struggling to hang on’

  A study out of Trent University says parents in Peterborough are 'struggling to hang on' as they attempt to keep their families connected with one another and the community.

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  Nov 10, 2025
  
• ‘Child Psych’ app designed to provide parenting tips for a happy childhood

  Child Psych is an app that was created to help parents nurture their child’s development and learn how to navigate the challenges associated with parenting.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2023
  
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• ‘Be proud, be happy’: How parents can support a child coming out

  If parents don’t know what to say in the moment, they can tell their LGBTQ2 child they love them, then take a step back to seek advice from others or learn more, says an expert.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 8, 2021
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• Here’s how parents can navigate kids’ screen time during COVID-19

  For parents with kids who consistently use their screens and devices for entertainment purposes, Rajhans says to look into the educational side of the online world.

  Lifestyle

  May 18, 2021
• Looking after your kids’ mental health during COVID-19: Be present, be aware

  When it comes to parents ensuring good mental health for their children, parenting expert Alyson Schafer says that prevention is key.

  Lifestyle

  May 11, 2021
• Canadian mothers on overcoming challenges, lessons learned during COVID-19

  Canadian parents have continued to navigate ongoing challenges during the pandemic, from raising a newborn during isolation to supporting their kids through online school.

  Lifestyle

  May 9, 2021
• Here’s how parents can stay zen during COVID-19 pandemic

  Actor Sarah Wright Olsen on how parents can stay zen during the pandemic, and the importance of finding a community to share experiences with.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 27, 2021
• A survival guide for parents struggling with virtual learning

  Parenting expert Alyson Schafer shares her survival guide for parents juggling virtual learning and working from home amid the pandemic this winter.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 12, 2021
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• With COVID-19, all schoolwork is homework. But how can parents ensure it gets done?

  "We don't want parents having to take on the burden, thinking they're responsible for all those learning outcomes," one expert said.

  Lifestyle

  May 21, 2020
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• Is your child ‘self-bullying’? What parents should know about the harmful practice

  Many children engage in self-criticism or negative talk about themselves.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 26, 2020